tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8548636820713494812.post981742768602303949..comments2023-06-26T09:49:27.147-06:00Comments on Ye Olde Crones Gazette: Pussywillows..........OmaLindasOldeBaggsandStuftShirtshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09589622524456973822noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8548636820713494812.post-13324234012984361472012-03-14T13:34:17.893-06:002012-03-14T13:34:17.893-06:00What a wonderful tale - bittersweet, but beautiful...What a wonderful tale - bittersweet, but beautiful. Thanks for taking us along on your childhood memory. And congrats on POTW!ethelmaepotter!https://www.blogger.com/profile/10626030604752269356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8548636820713494812.post-28904228975847762002012-03-14T08:26:02.779-06:002012-03-14T08:26:02.779-06:00i like the imagination these little fluffs still e...i like the imagination these little fluffs still evoke in me.I bring in a few each year.Out on the prairiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09548162534362532705noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8548636820713494812.post-77886957076553648202012-03-14T05:51:36.001-06:002012-03-14T05:51:36.001-06:00Every time I go to England, I shudder when my rela...Every time I go to England, I shudder when my relatives yell out the door to the cat, "here pussy, pussy, pussy"<br />I swear, I cringe.Hilaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02528439226293446420noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8548636820713494812.post-67995446120881972482012-03-12T18:09:06.474-06:002012-03-12T18:09:06.474-06:00I love pussy willows as well. They have always rem...I love pussy willows as well. They have always reminded me of oval shapes of soft cotton on foliage. <br /><br />I really loved this story, Linda. First of all because I love the way you tell a story. I always feel as if I am somehow transported to that very moment in time which you are speaking of. I'd have loved to see your childhood flower garden. It sounds so lush and beautiful. <br /><br />Ever since I can remember, my mother said to never fear bees. "If you leave them alone they will leave you alone." You are certainly my living proof of that. Your arm covered about 30% in bees and not a sting? Amazing.<br /><br />Poor little Vivian. That had to be a horrible experience for her. Though I am not sure if I am most sorry for you and Cleady for the loss of your magical world. I certainly hope you find that cutting your seek. Hugs always, MinaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8548636820713494812.post-1039361493481571812012-03-11T08:58:25.419-06:002012-03-11T08:58:25.419-06:00You're a fine story-teller, Linda. It's a ...You're a fine story-teller, Linda. It's a shame that your mother had such distressing events associated with the plant but I'm glad Vivianne's experience didn't muddy your fond memories or detract from your affection for pussy willows.Hilaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12787493532006658679noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8548636820713494812.post-51805202068976608042012-03-09T17:12:52.843-07:002012-03-09T17:12:52.843-07:00I always thought they were the most unfortunately ...I always thought they were the most unfortunately named trees ;o)<br /><br />Anywho, I've always loved bees, and always feel sad if I see one dead, such a shame about your mum's memoryKaty Cameronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04374079358515448439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8548636820713494812.post-7718500759032508982012-03-09T12:37:29.084-07:002012-03-09T12:37:29.084-07:00I too love when you share your stories. I have th...I too love when you share your stories. I have the same love and connection with Willow trees and spent many days underneath a big old Willow tree as a child. I was never lonely, I had my books, my dog and my barbie dolls.<br /><br />I have to say, I am an immature girl because I giggled every time I read the word pussy.<br /><br />I know, I know.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8548636820713494812.post-82160372396023878332012-03-09T10:29:59.359-07:002012-03-09T10:29:59.359-07:00I love it when you share your stories, Oma Linda. ...I love it when you share your stories, Oma Linda. I feel like I'm reading your beautiful story, even when the stories are sad sometimes. Thank you for sharing your love of pussy willows (I love them too and would like to have one one day) and taking a portion of your childhood and bringing it out in your online blogging scrapbook for others to read and lose themselves in for a little while. <br /><br />Brightest blessings and I hope you're feeling very well,<br />BirdBirdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03462066212434419271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8548636820713494812.post-61309911425015164862012-03-09T09:45:26.043-07:002012-03-09T09:45:26.043-07:00bees are so docile really. it's a shame that ...bees are so docile really. it's a shame that fear caused your friend to get stung even though she had a good reason to be afraid. when my son was 4 or 5 he learned that when bees are collecting pollen and nectar they are very tame, that you can touch them and they won't react. so here's my little boy walking down the drive to the montessori pre-school with a blooming hedge along side of it touching bee after bee. he never once got stung.ellen abbotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00535475792150335186noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8548636820713494812.post-33534651882329811222012-03-09T08:56:04.264-07:002012-03-09T08:56:04.264-07:00Pussy Willows have always been a favorite of mine....Pussy Willows have always been a favorite of mine. I've never had one in my yard so I really didn't know about the bees. There are certain plants in my herb garden that attract so many bees I can't get my daughter any where near it. She's very allergic to bees and turns and runs away at the sight of one. Hope you're able to get a cutting of a Pussy Willow for you yard. xoxmaddyrosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11884692897586711653noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8548636820713494812.post-53208457775188708802012-03-09T08:44:21.995-07:002012-03-09T08:44:21.995-07:00The first time I ever saw pussy willows was during...The first time I ever saw pussy willows was during my time in Dallas. They were growing around a large lake and I picked a few to display in my small apartment living room.<br /><br />When I moved to Germany, I purchased this gorgeous porcelain vase (pronounced "vas" if it's over $5!! LOL) Anyway, I bought some pussy willow branches at the local market which was open every Friday in the little town I lived in. I had them on display in my German apartment on a shelf by the window. One day, the winds started blowing (they say there when that happens, people go insane...maybe why we're the way we are with our howling desert winds)and I had forgotten to latch the window closed...will ya know what happened next, my vase or "vas" was slammed to the floor, broken into tiny pieces, but my pussy willows survived to be displayed in a jelly jar in my kitchen until we moved back here...gave them to my friend who lived on the 3rd floor!!<br /><br />So that's my pussy willow story and now you've got me wondering where I can find them...maybe it's just a bit too hot and dry here for them....don't know.<br /><br />Loves ya mucho,<br />GGeorginahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06116265151107562546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8548636820713494812.post-73352414421679824672012-03-09T07:24:50.145-07:002012-03-09T07:24:50.145-07:00~a walk down memory lane...pussy willows are beaut...~a walk down memory lane...pussy willows are beautiful...we have a few cuttings that i dried right before they came full bloom...don't see them often around here but tons down by the ocean....<br /><br />i hope you find a few cutting and plant your own beautiful memories to wash away the saddness of the past...may it bloom wonderful reminders of the good fun you and your friend had and who knows maybe your grands might find themselves visiting beneath...<br /><br />wishing you a wonderful weekend ahead...much love light and blessings~brandihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16319756453755628466noreply@blogger.com